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  • Autonomous Vehicle Safety Solutions

    Foundations, Technologies, and Prospects for the Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Aparna Kumari
    • English
    Autonomous Vehicle Safety Solutions: Foundations, Technologies, and Prospects for the Future addresses the dynamically evolving state of the art that traverses and brings together automotive engineering, electronics engineering, and computer science. Its technical overview of smart vehicles' capabilities, propelled by headway in artificial intelligence and sensor technologies, enables in-depth understanding of the safety-assurance complexities that guide their design and operation.The comprehensive volume distinguishes itself for its treatment of several exciting, emerging opportunities and trends, including machine learning algorithms, V2X connectivity, and cybersecurity. Up-to-date applications are featured through practical examples and expert insights, bringing additional value to a discourse which underscores the critical need for ongoing safety advancements and adaptability in the fast-moving context of autonomous driving systems, with their related implications on sustainability and society as a whole.The outcome is a cornerstone resource for academia and industry alike that encourages further transformative, interdisciplinary investigations to bring safety solutions to maturity and subsequent rigorous testing for validation standards to be defined, thus realizing, in a future not distant from now, a scenario where self-driving vehicles can co-exist seamlessly with traditional modes of transportation and also integrate reliably, efficiently, and without risks within the larger infrastructure.

  • Harnessing Earth Observation for Coastal Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Debashis Mitra + 3 more
    • English
    Harnessing Earth Observation for Coastal Engineering addresses the intersection of cutting-edge geoinformatics technologies and coastal engineering to tackle challenges in coastal processes and natural hazards. By offering robust methodologies and algorithms, the book equips students, researchers, and engineers with practical tools for immediate application. The global, real-world case studies provide insights into diverse decision-making tools and global perspectives on geoinformatics in coastal engineering and examples of the methodology in action. It goes on to promote protection and resilience by integrating geoinformatics seamlessly into coastal engineering practices, advancing knowledge and practice in the field.Users will find a great resource that not only addresses the pressing need for leveraging modern remote sensing and GIS technologies but also provides a blend of research insights and practical applications exploring advanced algorithms and techniques, allowing readers to effectively utilize new sensor data, extract vital information, and implement sustainable solutions in coastal zones worldwide.

  • Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment

    A Practical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Timo Hartmann + 3 more
    • English
    Building Information Modeling (BIM) is widely used in new construction but is less commonly applied to renovation activities. Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment: A Practical Guide addresses this gap by offering a practical resource centered on well-defined use cases for applying BIM to renovation projects.The authors contributed to the EU Horizon 2020–funded BIM-Speed project, through which they developed over 20 use cases with demonstrative implementations on real-world renovation projects. These use cases were also formalized as standard BuildingSmart International use cases.This book presents a selection of the most important use cases in an accessible format tailored to renovation practitioners. It also outlines requirements for information management and BIM implementation planning to support the seamless integration of these use cases into practice.

  • Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 1

    Biofuel Technology
    • 1st Edition
    • Abdullah Mohammed Ah Asiri + 3 more
    • English
    Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 1: Biofuel Technology examines the conversion processes involved in the production of biofuels from vegetable oils. With a strong focus on methodologies and protocols, the book provides step-by-step guidance on a comprehensive range of production pathways for liquid and gaseous biofuels. The first part of the book provides an overview of present vegetable oil production. Subsequent chapters describe the key production pathways, including pyrolysis, decarboxylation, deoxygenation, catalytic cracking processes, esterification, trans-esterification... anaerobic digestion, catalytic pyrolysis, and more. The economic potential of different vegetable oil feedstocks is discussed within each chapter.Finally, chapters are dedicated to sustainability, examining the environmental and socioeconomic impact of production, with an emphasis on GHG emission reduction. This book provides readers with the latest developments in the production of biofuels from vegetable oils, which will be of interest to students, researchers, and industry professionals involved in bioenergy and renewable energy, and may be of interest to interdisciplinary teams working across biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and sustainability sciences.

  • Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 2

    The Conversion of Seed Oil to Biofuel
    • 1st Edition
    • Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed Asiri + 3 more
    • English
    Vegetable Oil in Energy: The Conversion of Seed Oil to Biofuel, Volume Two presents the latest catalysts, composites, methodologies and technologies used in the conversion of seed oil to biofuel. With an emphasis on feedstock, the book discusses the availability, potential future output, and production pathways for edible and non-edible seed oil. Sections provide an overview of production pathways for seed oil conversion to biofuel and examine engine performance of common seed oil-based biofuels. Chapters also discuss availability and cultivation, production pathways and performance optimization. Feedstock considered include jatrophra, lemon strip, palm, rapeseed, sunflower, olive, coconut, peanut, soya, cotton, and more.The book's final chapters examine the sustainability of vegetable oil as a viable long-term replacement for fossil fuels. This comprehensive resource will be of interest to students, researchers and industry professionals involved in bioenergy and renewable energy, and may be of interest to interdisciplinary teams working across biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and sustainability sciences.

  • MXene Quantum Dots

    Fundamentals to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Poushali Das + 2 more
    • English
    MXene Quantum Dots: Fundamentals to Applications investigates MXene-derived quantum dots, from fundamentals to synthesis and applications. It provides a comprehensive understanding of what MXene quantum dots are, their properties, and their synthesis methods, including knowledge of their composition, structure, and unique characteristics, as well as offering insights into a range of applications for these materials. The book covers the specific methods and techniques used to synthesize MXene quantum dots, including precursor materials, synthesis conditions, and post-synthesis treatments.In addition, it provides crucial understanding of the optical and electronic properties of MXene quantum dots, which play a significant role in their use in optoelectronics, energy conversion, storage devices, sensors, bioimaging, catalysis, and other emerging applications. The advantages and challenges associated with their applications are also addressed, as are the safety considerations and potential environmental impacts associated with their synthesis, handling, and disposal.

  • Up and Running with AutoCAD 2027

    2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert C. Kaebisch
    • English
    Up and Running with AutoCAD® 2027: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instructions, examples, and insightful explanations. The book emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture, and design. To improve student learning, the book's early chapters have been revised and expanded with additional assignments, more explicit step-by-step guidance for the earliest assignments, improved readability, and a new concise drafting fundamentals reference section that focuses on orthographic projection, basic standards, and naming conventions.Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professor and instructor with the user in mind

  • Nucleation

    Basic Theory with Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Dimo Kashchiev
    • English
    Nucleation: Basic Theory with Applications, Second Edition updates the classic, highly cited introductory work by Dimo Kashchiev. It is a detailed and systematic account of the basic principles, developments, and applications of the theory of nucleation. The first two parts of the book describe the two basic approaches in nucleation theory: thermodynamic and kinetic. They contain derivations of the basic and most important formula of the theory and discuss their limitations and possibilities for improvement. The third part deals with some of the factors that can affect nucleation, and is a natural continuation of the first two chapters.The last part is devoted to the application of the theory to processes of practical importance, such as melt crystallization and polymorphic transformation, crystal growth and growth of thin solid films, size distribution of droplets, and crystallites in condensation and crystallization. Included is a new chapter on the formation of gas hydrates. Several appendices have also been added providing important contemporary results in nucleation theory.

  • Essentials of the Finite Element Method

    • 2nd Edition
    • Dimitrios G. Pavlou
    • English
    Essentials of the Finite Element, Second Edition aims to simplify search by offering a comprehensive yet concise resource suitable for newcomers to FEM or those in need of a refresher. This edition begins by explaining the basics of FEM and gradually introduces advanced topics, while also illustrating the practical applications of the theory in engineering. The book covers various specific subjects, including linear spring elements, bar elements, trusses, beams and frames, plates, heat transfer, structural dynamics, and buckling. Throughout the text, readers are provided with step-by-step detailed analyses for the development of finite element equations.Moreover, the book demonstrates the programming aspect of FEM, offering examples in MATLAB, EXCEL, CALFEM, and ANSYS. This allows readers to gain insights into developing their own computer code. Designed for a wide range of readers, from first-time BSc/MSc students to experienced researchers and practicing mechanical/structura... engineers, the book serves as a comprehensive reference text suitable for modern engineers.

  • Mitochondria-targeted Drug Delivery Strategies for Cancer Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Mitochondria-targete... Drug Delivery Strategies for Cancer Therapy explores the innovative use of biocompatible, multifunctional nanoplatforms to target mitochondria for selective drug delivery, enhancing treatment efficacy while minimizing side effects. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of nanotechnology in cancer treatment, reviewing the basics of nanotechnology and cancer biology, advanced nanoengineering strategies, and the development of mitochondria-targete... drug delivery systems, such as liposomal therapies, photosensitizer nanoparticles, and peptides for cancer treatment, along with strategies to modulate mitochondrial functions using nanomaterials.This is a valuable resource to researchers and scientists interested in the application of nanotechnology for improved cancer therapy as it provides a thorough overview of real-world applications and future research trends as well as a discussion on overcoming challenges in mitochondrial targeting.

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